Advanced access* is available now! Play NBA 2K27 up to nine days with NBA 2K27 Deluxe Edition or Ultra Edition . Get in the gym and hone your skills before the official tip-off on September 4. *Advanced access begins at 9:00 AM PT, August 26. Availability may vary by region and time zone. See nba.2k.com/2k27/faq/ for full early access details.
The NBA 2K community has never been stronger. We are fresh off our biggest year in franchise history, and it's your passion and energy on the court that has helped shape what’s coming next. To celebrate, we’re doing something we’ve never done before. Because our community has grown together, we want you to experience what's next together. We’re dropping all NBA 2K27 game news in a single day. T…
The countdown to NBA 2K27 starts now. To celebrate, dive into NBA 2K26 with full, unrestricted access all week long. Experience an immersive MyCAREER storyline, compete with past and present All-Stars in MyTEAM, and ball out with friends in The City. Steam users can play NBA 2K26 at no cost from August 7th through August 14th.
It's gametime in NBA 2K27. Play as the best NBA and WNBA stars and create your own clutch moments. The wait is almost over. Get ready for NBA 2K27 tip-off with a glimpse at what’s ahead. Community feedback plays an important role in the evolution of NBA 2K and how our team at Visual Concepts continues to push the limits of authenticity, competition, and innovation—both on and off the court. Thi…
BALL OVER EVERYTHING The hustle doesn’t stop and the run never ends in NBA 2K27 . Chase greatness around the clock in MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and MyNBA, and make your hoop dreams a reality. NBA 2K27 COVER ATHLETES Victor Wembanyama Nothing is out of reach for Victor Wembanyama, including becoming the face of the league. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year is shattering records at an unprecedent…
The quest to become an NBA champion doesn’t start in the regular season—it starts in the offseason. The early mornings in the weight room, long nights in the gym, and sleepless nights thinking about the Larry O’Brien trophy separate the greats from the best. With a new champion crowned, teams look to retool and regroup for next year’s title run. Superstars are on the move, and the basketball la…
The Generational Festival is LIVE in MyTEAM! Dominate any era and lock in across modes for elite rewards like G.O.A.T. Penny Hardaway, T-Mac, Invincible Damian Lillard, and more. Earn Event Cards and hit The Exchange to elevate your squad now!
This update is expected to release on Steam on May 15, 2026 . Join the official Discord to get notifications for patch notes, key announcements, and to share your feedback. 🔗 GENERAL · Preparations for NBA 2K26 Season 7, launching on Friday, May 15, at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET / 4 PM BST. Stay tuned for what we have in store! WNBA · The Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo are now available as playable t…
Every play, every game, every Season has led to this moment. Season 7 sets the stage for new beginnings in the WNBA, and celebrates the climactic conclusion to the NBA postseason with championship-caliber MyCAREER rewards, all-new MyTEAM cards, exhilarating events, and more! Prepare for a new season of storylines, team up with NBA 2K26 cover star Angel Reese, and rise to the occasion in The Cit…
System override. The Void Festival has breached MyTEAM. High-tier rewards are emerging from the static, and the path to dominance is open! Top MyTEAM Rewards include: Invincible David Robinson, Ben Simmons, 100 OVR Trae Young, Bol Bol, Brandon Ingram, and many more rewards!!
The ultimate battleground awaits in the NBA Playoffs. Soon, Karl-Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks will clash in a fierce duel against the titans of the sport, all determined to prove they’re worthy of lifting the Larry O’Brien trophy. Join Towns in the epic fight during Season 6, and power up your game for the postseason showdown. Form an unbreakable alliance with members of your Crew and c…
The Bracket Busters Festival is LIVE. Survive and advance with 100 OVR Jayson Tatum and 100 OVR Stephon Castle. Complete Festival Agendas and use the Exchange to earn Dark Matter and Galaxy Opal stars. The grind starts now!
Fresh Festival is officially LIVE. The grind starts now. Add new 100 OVR, Dark Matter, and Galaxy Opal players to your squad today. Lock in Festival players to earn both their NBA and Alumni versions. New talent. New rewards. Your move.
Class is in session—and we’re not talking about Learn 2K. This Season, we’re celebrating college basketball in NBA 2K26 . While 2K is building the definitive basketball universe—uniting the NBA, WNBA, and soon the collegiate ranks under one banner—we’re bringing the campus energy to The City and MyTEAM by featuring 16 iconic universities and some of their biggest stars. Season 5 features all-ne…
This update is expected to release on Steam on February 20, 2026 . Join the official Discord to get notifications for patch notes, key announcements, and to share your feedback. 🔗
The All-Star Festival is LIVE in MyTEAM. Win games, earn Festival Event Cards, and exchange them for 100 OVR Dirk Nowitzki, 100 OVR Paul George, Dark Matter Zach LaVine, Dark Matter Victor Oladipo, and more. Collect them all to unlock 100 OVR Yao Ming.
Play your way in MyTEAM and earn 45 Greatness Reward Players. Complete challenges inspired by real-life feats to unlock 200+ player cards. Finish Challenge Groups for 99 OVR Dark Matter stars, and complete all five to earn 100 OVR Dwyane Wade.
Play King of the Court every weekend, Friday 3pm PT to Sunday 11:59pm PT. Post your 4 best scores to climb the leaderboard. With 4 reward tiers and just 3 games needed to lock in a prize – win or lose. Rule the court and claim your crown!
The 2026 NBA All-Star Game is coming to Los Angeles, where Victor Wembanyama, Tyrese Maxey, and other NBA stars will command the Hollywood spotlight. For Season 4 of NBA 2K26 , we’re rolling out the red carpet for ‘Wemby’ and Maxey as this Season’s featured heroes, offering All-Star themed MyCAREER rewards, MyTEAM packs, and jerseys to wear around The City all Season long. Ring in the New Year…
This update is expected to release on Steam on January 9, 2026 . Join the official Discord to get notifications for patch notes and key announcements, and to share game feedback. 🔗
The first pack drop of 2026 is here to set the bar. Jump Start your year with the Jump Start Pack in MyTEAM. Build your dream roster with Dark Matter Kawhi Leonard and Tamika Catchings, Galaxy Opal Chet Holmgren and Skylar Diggins, Pink Diamond Amen Thompson, and more!
Your holiday wish just came true. 'Tis the Season Packs are live in MyTEAM and the first wave of Dark Matter players has arrived. Build your lineup with elite talent like LeBron James, Caitlin Clark, Victor Wembanyama, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and more.
Enter King of the Court games and climb the leaderboard with your 4 best scores There are 4 tiers of rewards based on performance, and all you need is 3 games played to lock in a prize – win or lose! Rule the court and claim your crown now!
NBA 2K26 is shifting to a higher gear during Season 3, featuring Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham. Since he was drafted with the No. 1 overall pick in 2021, Cunningham’s supercharged playmaking has reignited a spark among Pistons fans, and to start the NBA regular season he has his team, and the fan base, firing on all cylinders. During Season 3 of NBA 2K26 , draw inspiration from “MotorCad…
Win games, earn Festival Event Cards, and exchange them for elite talent including Galaxy Opal Steph Curry and Shaquille O’Neal, Pink Diamond Paul Pierce and Jonathan Kuminga, Kon Knueppel and De’Andre Hunter, Amethyst Rui Hachimura and Kel’el Ware, plus even more rewards!
This update is expected to release on Steam on November 28, 2025 . Join the official Discord to get notifications for patch notes and key announcements, and to share game feedback. 🔗
Add spooky talent to your lineup including Pink Diamond Michael Jordan, Breanna Stewart, Cooper Flagg, and more. And don’t miss the Chills Hall of Fame Box which includes a Pink Diamond Player, Pink Diamond Pumpkin Event Card, Galaxy Opal Coach Kevin McHale, and even more treats!
Enter King of the Court games and climb the leaderboard with your 4 best scores There are 4 tiers of rewards based on performance, and all you need is 3 games played to lock in a prize – win or lose! Rule the court and claim your crown now!
A new season of NBA basketball is finally here, and all 30 teams are ready to embark on their quest to lift the Larry O’Brien trophy. Coming into this season, NBA 2K26 cover star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is prepared to defend his status as the reigning MVP and NBA Finals champion. But the question is, are you capable of dethroning him? During Season 2 of NBA 2K26 , establish your goals and start…
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